Another reworked Mk1 GM 85mm at F1.4 image using Topaz Ai Sharpening in post.
This is now starting to work out for me, after previously experimenting with several different sharpening filters and being disappointed...The apparent lens sharpness at the plane of focus in Topaz is much improved, without in anyway that I can observe (at 100%) does it damage the OoF rendering (No outlined OoF hard edges)...The painterly bokeh of the OoF areas which is what I have always loved about the Mk1 is retained intact, without any real world noticeable increase in noise and contrast.
The OoF highlight areas still have that nice halation (Softness/glow) look about them...The plane of focus of the green leaves, I really wouldn't wish to be any sharper...It appears at least to me that I CAN have my cake and eat it too
My only real gripe with the Mk1 lens now is the AF side of things and nothing really else, other than perhaps the weight of the lens itself compared to the Mk2
100% link here for pixel peeping https://www.flickr.com/photos/54602555@N08/54036924755/sizes/o/
Edit:
Obviously not like for like images but applying the same post editing techniques as the 85mm GM Mk1 above but on to my Sigma Art 85mm f1.4 Dg Dn - Standing Stone f1.4 image.
The Sigma lens shows significantly more microcontrast at the plane of focus (surface face of the stone) but the trade off is the OoF rendering best seen along the horizon.
been playing w/ the new 85GM II past few days so last night went back to the 50/1.2 GM - this was 10pm in front of a store window but otherwise very little light - not a great pose, but shows the character of the lens - and why it is worth lugging around (it is a beast).
ILCE-7RM5FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens50mmf/1.21/100s640 ISO0.0 EV
ecarlino wrote:
been playing w/ the new 85GM II past few days so last night went back to the 50/1.2 GM - this was 10pm in front of a store window but otherwise very little light - not a great pose, but shows the character of the lens - and why it is worth lugging around (it is a beast).
The 50/1.2GM is a dream! I consider mine a lightweight f/1.2, since I also have the ridiculously big & heavy Sigma 35/1.2
BO MONO wrote:
Another reworked Mk1 GM 85mm at F1.4 image using Topaz Ai Sharpening in post.
This is now starting to work out for me, after previously experimenting with several different sharpening filters and being disappointed...The apparent lens sharpness at the plane of focus in Topaz is much improved, without in anyway that I can observe (at 100%) does it damage the OoF rendering (No outlined OoF hard edges)...The painterly bokeh of the OoF areas which is what I have always loved about the Mk1 is retained intact, without any real world noticeable increase in noise and contrast.
The OoF highlight areas still have that nice halation (Softness/glow) look about them...The plane of focus of the green leaves, I really wouldn't wish to be any sharper...It appears at least to me that I CAN have my cake and eat it too
My only real gripe with the Mk1 lens now is the AF side of things and nothing really else, other than perhaps the weight of the lens itself compared to the Mk2
100% link here for pixel peeping https://www.flickr.com/photos/54602555@N08/54036924755/sizes/o/
Barry, this image is a visual delight, it would make a lovely print on the wall. The colors and light are so enticing. Also, you are selling me on the GM1 as well as Topaz!
Ross Martin wrote:
Barry, this image is a visual delight, it would make a lovely print on the wall. The colors and light are so enticing. Also, you are selling me on the GM1 as well as Topaz!
Anyway here is the GM 50mm f1.2 with Topaz sharpening applied to it...Please take a look at the 100% image link below and perhaps let me know your thoughts https://www.flickr.com/photos/196459816@N06/54039018818/sizes/o/
Its late here in the Uk so chat later
A7R3 + 24-105G
